Nail Artist - Nail Technician - Cosmetologist

Hammer and Nails - Denver Capitol Hill; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools provided

Front-of-house support

Brand training

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

Bereavement leave

Referral bonus

Financial education resources

Job summary

Hammer and Nails - Capitol Hill is seeking a Nail Artist/Nail Technician/ Cosmetologist to deliver premium hand and foot services in a sophisticated setting. You will consult with clients, provide detailed grooming, and promote memberships and retail products to enhance the guest experience.

The role demands a valid Colorado Nail Technician license, evening/weekend availability, and at least 2 years of professional experience in a luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Active Nail Technician license (Colorado) in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years in high-end hand/foot care or salon setting.
• Excellent communication with a discerning clientele.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality hand and foot services with precision and customization.
• Conduct detailed client consultations and tailor the wellness menu recommendations.
• Drive membership and retail engagement to grow club enrollment.
• Maintain immaculate, sanitary workstation and comply with brand and state regulations.
• Prepare station before shifts and collaborate with team to keep shop pristine.
• Pursue ongoing education through brand trainings and product promotions.
• Wear approved shop apparel to uphold a polished, upscale look.

Skills

Welcoming energy

Growth mindset

Pride in craft

Intuitive care

Self-awareness

Strong character

Education

Colorado DORA Nail Technician license

Job description

About Hammer & Nails

Experience a new benchmark of men's self-care at Hammer & Nails Grooming for Guys. We’ve reimagined the traditional barbershop as an elevated, premium but comfortable refuge designed specifically for the modern man. We believe every man has an opportunity to raise his game and recommit to a higher standard.

About Hammer & Nails

Experience a new benchmark of men's self-care at Hammer & Nails Grooming for Guys. We’ve reimagined the traditional barbershop as an elevated, premium but comfortable refuge designed specifically for the modern man. We believe every man has an opportunity to raise his game and recommit to a higher standard. Our comprehensive grooming is crafted exclusively for men who refuse to just go with the flow and choose instead to show up and show out. From precision haircuts and traditional straight-razor shaves to specialized face treatments and our signature hand and foot wellness, we focus heavily on the details that make the difference. This isn't just about basic maintenance; it’s a daily commitment to being disciplined and intentional in how our members present themselves. Our memberships are designed to turn premium self-care into a seamless, rewarding ritual that leaves our members looking tight, feeling ready to perform, and Be the Standard.

About The Role

As a Nail Artist, Nail Technician, or Cosmetologist at Hammer & Nails, you drive our premier guest experience. Your mission is to deliver unpretentious elevated grooming focused entirely on the details. We are looking for dedicated professionals who take immense pride in their craft, ensuring every guest leaves feeling like they were the only person who mattered.

What You'll Bring

• Welcoming Energy: A naturally warm, positive presence that puts guests and teammates instantly at ease.
• Growth Mindset: A genuine curiosity and appetite to keep learning and improving every single day.
• Pride in the Craft: A personal commitment to doing things right, completely, and with immaculate care every single time.
• Intuitive Care: The ability to read a room, anticipate what a guest or teammate needs, and seamlessly deliver it.
• Self-Awareness: An understanding of your own impact on the energy around you, and the maturity to manage it with professionalism.
• True Character: A rock-solid moral compass. Doing the right thing, especially when no one is watching.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Service Delivery: Perform high-quality hand and foot case services, including custom manicures, pedicures, specialized hand and foot treatments, nail shaping, and cuticle care tailored precisely to client preferences.
• Elite Consultation: Conduct detail-oriented client consultations to understand their specific grooming profiles, explain the wellness benefits of our multi-service menu, and seamlessly recommend repeat scheduling.
• Membership & Retention Growth: Actively educate patrons on proper grooming routines, showcase retail product usage, and confidently drive recurring club membership enrollment.
• Immaculate Workstation Sanitation: Maintain a spotless, ultra-clean workstation, executing mandated tool sterilization and infection-control processes that strictly satisfy brand benchmarks and Colorado state board regulations.
• Operational Setup & Support: Arrive prior to your shift with ample time to fully stock and organize your station according to standard operating procedures. Assist with washing and folding shop linens, and collaborate seamlessly with our team to keep the entire shop interior flawless.
• Advanced Technical Mastery: Commit to ongoing education by attending continuing instruction courses, product promotions, and mandatory brand-specific training modules.
• Brand Aesthetic Compliance: Proudly wear and maintain approved shop apparel to anchor our upscale, sophisticated, and polished environment.

What We Provide (the Perks)

• Zero Tool & Supply Costs: We supply premium backbar systems, boutique product lines, and top-of-the-line tools at absolutely no cost to you.
• Full Front-of-House Support: Our dedicated Member Concierge team handles master scheduling, premium beverage hospitality from our custom bar, and guest check-in/check-out so you can focus entirely on your craft.
• Advanced Brand Learning Paths: Fully sponsored access to ongoing advanced training pathways, specialized educational modules, and technical masterclasses to accelerate your career trajectory.
• Competitive Compensation: Secure, top-tier structures pairing a dependable hourly base rate with direct client gratuities and shop performance bonus plans.
• Comprehensive Core Benefits:
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Paid Bereavement leave
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Financial Education Resources

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active Licensure: Must possess a valid, active Colorado DORA Nail Technician or Cosmetology license in good standing.
• Location & Availability: Must have reliable transportation to the shop and availability to work a schedule that includes evening and weekend shifts.
• Industry Experience: Minimum of 2 years of active, professional experience as a Nail Artist - Nail Technician (experience in high-end hand and foot care industry preferred).
• Communication Polish: Exceptional verbal communication skills and a natural, authentic ease when interacting with a professional, discerning clientele.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, move, and stay dynamically active through a standard 8-hour shift, and comfortably lift up to 25 lbs as needed to support shop operations.
• Legal Status: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

30 - 50 USD per hour(Hammer and Nails - Capitol Hill)